Springbank 10 Year Old

Smell

The first impression is slightly alcoholic and rather simple. After a while in the glass, the flavours unfold. The usual salty, dirty earthiness of Springbank whiskies spreads out. The flavours then move towards amaretto, marzipan and almonds. A subtle layer of smoke hovers above this. If you allow more time to pass, the nose takes on a sweetish flavour. We think of blossom and forest honey, as well as butter biscuits and white tea. Now and again, there are hints of spicy oak.

Taste

We find many delicate and well-balanced flavours in the taste. Light smoke is present again. However, as in the nose, this remains more of a subtle companion. Now it starts with a pleasant fruit acidity, with lots of oak and a good portion of dried fruit. Accompanied by sea asparagus. A few sips later, aromas of banana chips, honey and almost burnt almonds dominate the flavour, which can be described as round and mild.

Finish

The malty finish is of medium length and brings sweet almonds, spicy oak and a little pepper kick.